Highlander (1986): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Highlander is a 1986 action adventure film directed by Russell Mulcahy, starring Christopher Lambert, Clancy Brown and Sean Connery. It runs 1 hour 56 minutes and earned $5.9 million worldwide. Critics gave it 69% on Rotten Tomatoes and 24 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.0/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 56m (116 min)
- Director
- Russell Mulcahy
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Highlander About?
The premise of Highlander without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In present-day New York City, forensic expert Brenda Wyatt and her partner uncover a mysterious fragment of an ancient sword lodged in a vehicle. This discovery leads them to Russell Nash, a man hiding a startling secret: he is immortal. As Brenda and her partner investigate Nash's past, they find themselves drawn into a deadly, centuries-old conflict between immortal warriors who must fight to be the last one standing. The ultimate prize is the power to rule over all.
Highlander Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- scotland
- swordsman
- cult film
- police
- head chopped off
- snow adventure
- katana
- zoo
- nudity
- nun
- combat
- hotel
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- hero
- katana sword
- 1980s
- mentor
- immortality
- friendship
- independent film
- homosexual
- male immortal
- crying
- sex scene
- watching tv
- scottish accent
- surrealism
- scottish highlands
- montage
- neo noir
- suspense
- rival
- electricity
- revenge
- final showdown
- stylized violence
- severed head
- antique store
- famous line
- sociopath
- psychopath
- death of mentor
- love interest
- evil smile
- evil laughter
- psychotronic film
- anti hero
- rooftop
- scotsman
- spaniard
- nypd
Highlander Cast
Christopher Lambert leads the cast, with Clancy Brown and Sean Connery. Directed by Russell Mulcahy.
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Director Russell Mulcahy
Highlander Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Highlander 69% on Rotten Tomatoes and 24 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.0/10.
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IMDb 7.0 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 69% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 79%
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Metacritic 24 Metascore
User score 7.4
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TMDB 69% User score
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Highlander Plot Summary
What happens in Highlander from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In 1985, Russell Nash, portrayed by Christopher Lambert, finds himself at a wrestling match in New York City, feeling a sense of disconnection. As he departs, a mysterious man named Iman Fasil confronts him, revealing Nash’s true identity as Connor MacLeod and challenging him to a duel. Despite his hesitation, Connor accepts and engages in a fierce duel, culminating in Fasil’s decapitation. Immediately, Connor becomes enveloped by a strange energy, causing chaos around him, and he hastily conceals his katana. However, his unexpected actions draw the attention of the police, leading to his arrest for questioning.
Full summary
The whole story of Highlander, scene by scene
Highlander Box Office
Highlander grossed $5.9 million worldwide. $5.9 million came from the US and Canada and $712 (0%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$5.9M
- US & Canada
- $5.9M
- International
- $712
Highlander Trailers & Videos
6 videos: 1 trailer, 3 teasers and 2 featurettes.
- Teaser 30th Anniversary Trailer
- Teaser 4K UHD Spot
- Teaser 4K Release Trailer
- Featurette Making of Highlander I, II, and III
How Well Do You Know Highlander?
9 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 9
- Question 1: not answered
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- Question 8: not answered
- Question 9: not answered
What is the true identity of Russell Nash?
Cars in Highlander
43 cars on screen, including the 1975 Cadillac Coupe DeVille and the 1973 Plymouth Duster.
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1975 Cadillac Coupe DeVille Important role -
1973 Plymouth Duster Important role -
1977 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am Important role -
Porsche 356 A Speedster Important role
Highlander Also Known As
47 alternative titles, including “Highlander 1” and “The Dark Knight”.
- Also known as
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- Highlander 1
- The Dark Knight
- Horal
- Highlander I
- Surematu
- Highlander: El último inmortal
- Highlander - den udødelige
- Highlander: Kuolematon
- Highlander, o athanatos
- Hálendingurinn
- Highlander: Akuma no senshi
- Highlander - El inmortal
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- Gorštak
- Highlander - Bara en överlever
- Highlander - Borba nesmrtnikov
- Gorstak
- Hajlender - borba besmrtnika
- 하이랜더 1
- Highlander – Es kann nur einen geben
- Highlander 1 - O Guerreiro Imortal
- Highlander - Duelo Imortal
- Highlander - The Black Knight
- El escocés legendario
- Los inmortales
- 时空奇兵
- 挑战者
- Highlander - L'ultimo immortale
- Highlander: Duelo Imortal
- Горец
- Nieśmiertelny
- Hegylakó
- Highlander: Den udødelige
- Χαϊλάντερ
- Ο Αθάνατος
- איש הנצח
- ハイランダー 悪魔の戦士
- Highlander: El Inmortal
- Highlander: O Guerreiro Imortal
- İskoçyalı
- 하이랜더
- 高地人
- Горянин
- 時空英豪
- Шотландски боец
- Kalnietis
- Els immortals
- ล่าข้ามศตวรรษ, მთიელი
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Movies Like Highlander
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Highlander: The Source, Highlander: Endgame and Highlander: The Search for Vengeance.
Highlander FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Highlander, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Highlander?
Highlander runs 1 hour 56 minutes (116 minutes).
When was Highlander released?
Highlander was released on March 7, 1986.
Who directed Highlander?
Highlander was directed by Russell Mulcahy.
More films by Russell Mulcahy Who is in the cast of Highlander?
Highlander stars Christopher Lambert, Clancy Brown and Sean Connery.
How much did Highlander make at the box office?
Highlander grossed $5.9 million worldwide ($5.9 million domestic, $712 international).
How is Highlander rated?
Highlander has 7.0/10 on IMDb, 69% on Rotten Tomatoes, 24 on Metacritic and 69% on TMDB.
Does Highlander have a post-credit scene?
No. Highlander has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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